Gold and aquamarine drop pendant “Azurine”

Description

Sublime 60s pendant in 18k gold set with a 2-carat pear-shaped aquamarine in a luminous lagoon blue. The stone, set in a prong setting, is held in place by a thick fixed bail in 18-carat gold. An elegant and minimalist piece to wear every day to bring sparkle and light around the neck.
Length: 1cm without bail, 1.6cm with bail.
Width: 0.7 cm
Weight: 0.32g
Owl hallmark.
This unique piece had a previous life in Italy.

The story: belonging to the beryl family, aquamarine has fascinated since ancient times for its beautiful seawater blue color, which has earned it som from the Latin “aqua marina”. The stone of the natives of the month of March, it is also called the stone of lovers because it is said to facilitate communication in difficult times. Originally, it was known to guide sailors on their journeys, through calm waters like storms.